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2012 Poland Mint "Winter Egg" Imperial Faberge Egg - Proof Silver Coin w/ Swarovski Crystals

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2012 Poland Mint  Winter Egg  Imperial Faberge Egg - Proof Silver Coin w/ Swarovski Crystals
Imperial Faberge Eggs are a magnificent series of minted works by Carl Peter Faberge and his assistants. Thanks to the exuberance, intricacy and splendor of decoration, Faberge Eggs have gained a huge popularity as jewelry masterpieces. Now, struck in .925 proof silver, they are sure to become an extravagant and luxurious addition to any modern coin collection. On the obverse of this silver Faberge coin, there is the image of the open Spring Flowers Egg with a miniature basket of wood anemones inside. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is surrounded by the florid ornament with the legends indicating the face value of the Niue coin, its issuing country and year. The beautifully crafted reverse features the 1913 Winter Egg considered the most expensive out of all Faberge Eggs. Perhaps Faberge's finest creation, it is made of carved rock crystal and embellished with engraving, and ornamented with platinum and diamonds resembling frost. The Winter Egg was made for Tsar Nicholas II to give to his mother for Easter in 1913. The reverse image is embellished with three colored Swarovski crystal to fully express the finesse and magnificence of the original Winter Egg. The coin has been issued with the limited mintage of 9999 pieces worldwide, so don’t miss the opportunity to own the silver masterpiece by Niue! - All items may be shipped or picked up locally within one week of sale. We will provide shipping estimates to the winning bidders or winning bidders may arrange their own shipping.